2025 Network Systems Undergrad Intern (Mod/Sim)

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring an undergrad Intern for the Network Systems Department in the Communication Technologies and Engineering Division (CTED).  This position will be located in El Segundo, CA.

Job Summary

The Communication Technologies and Engineering Division (CTED) represents the disciplines of communications, networking, and PNT (Position, Navigation, and Timing) in support of space missions, along with their enabling technologies. In our domain, CTED projects comprise all aspects, from architectures to prototypes to implementation, theoretical to hands-on.  Our engineers work directly with corporate and U.S. Government customers to ensure robust and resilient communications.

Intern will join the Network Systems Department to support activities related to systems acquisition; from requirement development all the way to validation and verification. The chosen candidate will support our space network modeling and simulation/emulation tool development as well as our post-processing suite of tools. Our academic-like inspiring atmosphere encourages collaboration with and continued learning from our engineers who are leaders in their fields of expertise. We're also ready to learn from you.

Work Model

This position will be located 100% onsite in El Segundo, Ca.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prototype software for modeling and simulation of future network architectures.

• Deliver technical briefings to customers and internal team.

• Participate in the development and improvement of our networking modeling and simulation suite of tools.

•  Participate in development of data analysis and post-processing tools.

• Collaborate onsite or remotely with our experienced networking engineers.

What Corporate Skills You’ll Bring

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Must work well in a team environment.

• Possess organizational, time management and project management skills.

• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need.

• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Bachelor's, degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related discipline.

• Sophomore class standing completed by internship start date. 

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a degree program full-time after completion of the internship.

• Fluent proficiency in a programming language. Python and C++ preferred.

• Applied research in analytical, simulation, and/or experimental skills.

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. 

• Transcripts required.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Active Security Clearance.

• Modeling and Simulation experience.

• Advanced algorithms coursework.

• Completed coursework on Networking Systems. Familiarity with OSI model of networking.

• Completed coursework on Data